Finnish Sauna in Cork, on the Water's Edge
Funkytown's handcrafted timber-fired Finnish sauna sits directly on the shore at Fountainstown, Co. Cork, twenty minutes from Cork city. Heat, sea air and an uninterrupted view of the horizon — no artificial heat, no noise, no screens.
Shared sessions are €20 per person per hour, or €10 for thirty minutes, with up to six people per session. Private hire of the whole sauna is €120 for the hour and takes up to eight people, so the more of you there are, the better value it gets. Open Friday to Sunday plus Monday evenings, with tide-led golden hour sessions running seven days. Cold sea swims are a few steps from the door.
Looking for our Hot Tub Seaweed Baths? They run alongside the sauna in cherry barrels on the shore.
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What a Timber-Fired Sauna Does
Our sauna is heated by burning timber, the way Finnish saunas have been built for centuries. The heat is dry, steady and deep. Regular sauna use is associated with eased muscle tension, improved circulation, better sleep and a clearer head. Most people come for how it feels afterwards.
The traditional rhythm is heat, then cold, then rest — and with the Atlantic on the doorstep, the cold part takes care of itself.
What to Expect
- Authentic timber-fired build — handcrafted, traditionally fired, no electric heater.
- On the shoreline — Fountainstown beach, with open sea views from inside the sauna.
- Private or shared — book the whole sauna for your group, or join a shared session.
- Sea access — the beach is a few steps away for the cold plunge.
- Year round — best in winter, honestly.
Practical Details
- Where: Fountainstown, Co. Cork — around 20 minutes from Cork city, 10 from Carrigaline.
- Shared session: €20 per person per hour, or €10 per thirty minutes. Up to six people.
- Private sauna hire: €120 for the hour, up to eight people. Billed as six places at €20 — the other two are free.
- Platinum Wellness Experience: €480 — two hours of private sauna and Hot Tub Seaweed Baths, up to eight people.
- Open: Friday to Sunday, plus Monday evenings. Golden hour sessions run seven days, timed to the tide.
- Bring: swimwear, a towel and something warm for afterwards. Flip-flops are handy.
- Booking: online above, or call 087 261 1173.
Common Questions
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. The sauna is fired before each session, so we need notice. Same-day availability shows in the booking calendar above.
Can I book the sauna privately?
Yes — private sessions for your own group are available alongside shared sessions.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Completely. Sit lower down where it is cooler, step out whenever you like, and go at your own pace.
Can I swim in the sea?
Yes. The beach is right beside us and the sea is open to everyone. Swim at your own discretion and never alone.
Can I add a Hot Tub Seaweed Bath?
Yes. Sauna and seaweed bath packages are available — see our seaweed baths page.
Where exactly are you?
Fountainstown, Co. Cork, on the beach. Free parking nearby.
